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February 2021, Middle Grade Level

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When Stars Are Scattered

by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

Ever since Omar was 4 years old and soldiers forced him and his brother Hassan to flee from their farm in Somalia, Omar has promised to always take care of his nonverbal brother—but he is also eager for an education and an opportunity for a life outside of their Kenyan refugee camp.
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Family, Immigration, Trauma
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